Manchester United to Face Spurs in All-English Europa League Final

Manchester United will play Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League final. The match is on May 21, 2025, at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. Both clubs want to end their rough seasons with a big win and earn a spot in next year’s Champions League.

HOW THEY GOT HERE

Manchester United showed a strong performance against Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals, winning 7-1 on aggregate. After a slow start at Old Trafford, United took control in the second half to reach the final. Tottenham Hotspur beat a tough team in their semi-final and advanced after a strong second-leg showing. Both teams are struggling in the Premier League—United is in 15th place and Spurs are in 16th. Winning the Europa League is seen as their best chance to save their seasons and return to the Champions League next year.

WHAT’S AT STAKE

This final is very important for both teams. Tottenham has not won a trophy since 2008, and their manager, Ange Postecoglou, is under pressure to win one in his second year. For Manchester United, winning the Europa League gives them a way back to the Champions League and some much-needed good news after a bad domestic season. The winner will also automatically qualify for the 2025/26 Champions League, making the match even more important.

KEY MATCH DETAILS AND NEXT FIXTURES

The Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will start at 8:00pm BST on May 21, 2025, at San Mamés in Bilbao. Both clubs are still in the lower half of the Premier League table, with United in 15th and Spurs in 16th place. The race to safety is close, and their final league matches and the result in Bilbao will set the tone for the summer. Everyone is watching Spain, where one of these English giants will end their season happily.